Eric Bibb

A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience – both musically and spiritually. Purveying a beautifully realised and deftly accomplished, soulful and gospel infused, folk- blues, Eric has no problem melding a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. As one critic wrote “ Eric’s singing and versatile guitar playing fuses a variety of genres to become a New World Blues”. "Eric is one of the new, young singers that has appeared on the scene that, much to my delight, has a great voice, is an excellent performer and has a great knowledge about the roots of this music." Taj Mahal. Eric's talent for both performing and songwriting has been recognized with a Grammy Nomination (for Shakin' a Tailfeather) and 4 W.C.Handy nominations (for the albums Spirit and the Blues, Home To Me and A Ship Called Love; for 'Kokomo' as Best Acoustic Blues Song of the Year, and for Best Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year). His songs have featured on TV shows such as BBC TV's 'Eastenders' and ‘Casualty’, and 'The District' in the USA. Eric's version of "I Heard the Angels Singin'" was included in the feature film "The Burial Society." Eric Bibb is the rare bluesman whose music effortlessly spans Saturday-night revelry and Sunday- morning devotion. When he takes the stage, the sacred and profane intertwine as he taps into African-American music's enduring power to overcome hard times and sustain the soul. To quote a review from the 2009 Monterey Blues Festival, "I was more impressed with Eric than all the other great musician who played the festival." Nuf said. This an acoustic show for the whole family. Join us.